Roof Cleaning Manby offer a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Manby and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a simple improvement to make to the appearance of your property, by removing moss, dirt and more that has grown on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, many become invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and debris can be quite difficult for most householders and can become a major cause for annoyance.

Would it not be great to have your roof looking like new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth could well cause major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Should I do this alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, lots of people would assume roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

Some things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to us.